Anthropologie has been my favorite store since I stepped foot in New York City back in 2000. It normally takes a lot for me to pass by without popping in and take in the new season’s stock. The store has started out with unique items from all over the world in the home, fashion, and intellectual categories and not much has changed. OK so I could not resist and I purchased something, however this something was mostly appealing to me because it was made in the USA. Sadly today that is unique in itself. 

My purchase was a subtle and tailored blazer, which has the potential to add a little something to every outfit. This alluringly Cartonnier purchase is well worth it for this girl on the go who also prefers a little luxury on her back.

I have also subdued to a great book, which I had bought as a gift for someone. Sorry, cannot tell you who just yet as their birthday has not passed. The book teaches even the most experienced hostess how to make Vintage Cocktails for her spoiled guests. I believe I have done off very well with my purchases and now I am ready for Spring time. Thank you Anthropologie, I am sure I will be back to visit very soon.

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..I am not, however who can resist a good flea market. If you are visiting New York and want to stock up this Fall/Winter on great military jackets, funky jewelry, vintage handbags, kicking boots and other unique items a flea market is the place to go. The Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market is no “digging for the special items” kind of market, all is out in the open and you will most likely find what you are looking for. Everyone knows if you want to make something old new again going with a true vintage is better than a factory made replica. I just wish I took more photos and learned to negotiate before spending all my cash within the first 15 minutes. This market is a must see and trust me buy buy before someone else gets their hands on item you’ve been wanting. Next time, it might not be there.

The Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market is open every Saturday & Sunday, located on 39th and 9th in NYC.

Last night was a bit out of control.  4 girls + Lehang’s special Pina Coladas + my Canon G9 = Soooo many photos. Gosh! I don’t have time to go through all of them now, but here are a few….. and…ha ha …. I think you get the picture.

I’m wearing: shorts from Dolce & Gabbana, vintage shirt from Jet rag, belt from Target, shoes from Hollywood Boulevard, jewelry is vintage.

Gorgeous Lehang

Tripple Trouble: Lehang, Maria & Chiedza

Lehang and the legendary singer LP at Bardot.

Breathtakingly beautiful Maria…

Haha.. Girl’s got lips and … well… ha ha

As any great designer he is constantly reinventing himself and I wonder if Michelle Obama will chose to wear one of these pieces in the future.  Anyone with a slight fashion knowledge will know, Michelle Obama’s gown worn to the  Inaugural Ball was designed by Jason Wu.  

Just take a look at the runway designer itself, only a person who has had talent since childhood can dream up a set that dreamy. 

Today’s favorites? The environmentally friendly Alabama Chanin and the always chic Luca Luca.  

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The Fall/Winter 2009 season’s cleaned up act and vintage feel of Francesco Sconamiglio designs are sure to continue to higher levels.  He has proven himself and won a few more admirers, one of them being me.  I have always loved Italian fashion, there is something so cartoon-like and goth about it that makes me want to escape to ancient Rome or Venice.